A review by patricia0227
Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book blew me away. I got the ARC from a local bookstore and started reading not knowing anything about it. The novel was so well researched and well written, Ahmed expertly tied together current and past events into her story and the message was so powerful. I will say, I found the dates at the start of each section confusing, especially if there was a time jump, but I enjoyed the multiple perspectives and the way Ahmed incorporated texts and social media posts in their storytelling. The book is a heartbreaker, be prepared. 
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